Nov 18, 2024fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
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architecture in tokyo (332)
Nov 18, 2024
Nov 10, 2024the opening in ginza follows three years after the brand’s first foray into japan with the tokyo EDITION, toranomon.
architecture in japan (1570)
Nov 16, 2024the restoration retains the central structure while reusing materials from adjacent livestock barns and other extensions.
Nov 15, 2024the small-scale architectural interventions integrate human housing concepts with natural considerations to foster urban nesting.
schemata architects / jo nagasaka (84)
Nov 18, 2024fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
Jul 06, 2024tucked inside a 145-year-old traditional wooden townhouse, the interior embodies the brand's long-standing practice of slow perfumery, simplicity, and raw materiality.
wood and timber architecture and design (1098)
Nov 22, 2024charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
Nov 21, 2024preserving its original character, the renovation transforms a historic three-story building into four independent residences.
restaurant and café design (831)
Nov 21, 2024the space is characterized by natural materials and handmade elements, creating a serene and honest atmosphere.
Nov 18, 2024fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
NIKE (223)
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
connections: +1420
Nov 15, 2024there’s a patented magnetic closure system backed against a TPU-reinforced lining, so the user uses the magnetic pull to swing the top flap shut and secure it in place.
connections: +470
3D printing (797)
Nov 14, 2024over 900 panels are 3D printed from a blend of 30% recycled sawdust and 70% bioplastic, assembled without any glue, nails, or metal fittings.
Nov 11, 2024by upcycling mass-produced furniture, YET architecture and BDM architects blurs the lines between standardization and personalization.
shoe design (329)
Nov 20, 2024the removable four-toed ‘gloves’ of the superfinger superstar can also be used as bags or be attached to other shoes.
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
connections: +1420
fashion technology (69)
broken pieces of soft mirrors are pieced together using medical cotton gauze and 18-carat gold finishing, while the electric components installed allow them to move autonomously.
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
connections: +1420
marble and stone design (297)
Nov 20, 2024hacienda wabi residences embraces a ruin-like aesthetic, allowing nature to slowly reclaim its place over time.
Nov 18, 2024malik architecture incorporates locally sourced stone to reduce material usage while maintaining thermal comfort.
passive houses (23)
Nov 18, 2024malik architecture incorporates locally sourced stone to reduce material usage while maintaining thermal comfort.
Aug 24, 2024forrester architects introduces an air-source heat pump as a gas boiler alternative and solar PV panels to improve thermal performance.
residential architecture and interiors (4197)
Nov 22, 2024charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
Nov 22, 2024classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with current patterns and textures, curved transitions, and folding forms.
architecture in india (348)
Nov 18, 2024malik architecture incorporates locally sourced stone to reduce material usage while maintaining thermal comfort.
Nov 14, 2024with soothing water elements, and raw brick and concrete forms, the house seeks harmony with its natural setting.
holcim (8)
Nov 18, 2024holcim shapes greener cities, driving sustainability in urban development through projects like london’s wood wharf and ellinikon in athens.
Jun 11, 2024the essential homes prototypes will be built using low-carbon, local materials, including ECOPact low-carbon concrete.
connections: 13
architecture in greece (271)
Nov 21, 2024inspired by the land, the project preserves the island’s vernacular architecture while embracing contemporary materials and forms.
Nov 20, 2024locally sourced stone, hand-shaped by local stone technicians blends the structure with its natural context.
materials (108)
broken pieces of soft mirrors are pieced together using medical cotton gauze and 18-carat gold finishing, while the electric components installed allow them to move autonomously.
Nov 18, 2024holcim shapes greener cities, driving sustainability in urban development through projects like london’s wood wharf and ellinikon in athens.
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